The Rough Guide To Avant-Garde Japan - various artists compilation

 

From boundary-pushing koto musicians to experimental jazz virtuosi, Japanese music has long embraced all things avant-garde. This Rough Guide highlights some of today's key innovators whose individualism challenges the conformist perception of Japan.

A unique insight into the richness and diversity of the vibrant underground Japanese scene, which draws on myriad influences from free jazz and electronica to Zen budhism. Pioneering artists who push the boundaries of Japanese music, whilst at the same time paying respect to their musical heritage. Featuring tracks by free-spirited Koto players Michiyo Yagi, Karin, as well as koto/guitar duo tsuMGuito.

Compiled by the renowned radio presenter, journalist, and Japanese music expert Paul Fisher.

Style: Avant-garde Jazz, Free Jazz, Free Improvisation

1 Michiyo Yagi– Rouge 5:57

2 Masanori Oishi– Syracuse Blues 3:48

3 Haco– Over The Unfinished Bridge 3:28

4 Cockroach Eater– Kyogen Qabbalah 5:49

5 Ken Sugai*– Daidai 4:11

6 Karin*– Uiteruyo? 3:13

7 Jittyaku Orchestra*– Suwarikome Koko E 4:43

8 Emiko Voice– Sanosa 4:53

9 Mutsumi Aragaki*– Nankuru Nankuru 5:08

10 Shibusashirazu*– Akkan 6:41

11 Shun Sakai & The Long Goodbye – Sukanpo No Sakukoro, Bengawan Solo, Kanpyo 6:04

12 A Mother Tongue Project*– Noosphere 4:30

13 tsuMGuito– fPB 11:02

14 Japanorama– Ensemble One 5:11

The Rough Guide To Avant-Garde Japan

The Chieftains – The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration

 

1 The Chieftains– March Of The King Of Laois / Paddy's Jig / O'Keefes Chattering Magpie (Reels) 4:25

2 The Chieftains with Sinéad O'Connor–The Foggy Dew 5:01

3 The Chieftains with The Corrs–I Know My Love 3:28

4 The Chieftains with Ricky Skaggs–Cotton-Eyed Joe 2:46

5 The Chieftains with Joni Mitchell–The Magdalene Laundries 4:57

6 The Chieftains– Live From Matt Molloy's Pub 2:22

7 The Chieftains with Van Morrison–Shenandoah 3:52

8 The Chieftains– The Munster Cloak / An Poc Ar Buile / Ferny Hill-Little Molly 6:12

9 The Chieftains with Diana Krall & Art Garfunkel–Morning Has Broken 2:55

10 The Chieftains– Morning Dew / Women Of Ireland 2:58

11 The Chieftains with Sting–Mo Ghile Mear 3:20

12 The Chieftains with The Belfast Harp Orchestra– Carolan's Concerto 3:02

13 The Chieftains with Linda Ronstadt & Los Lobos– Guadalupe 3:31

14 The Chieftains with Chinese Ensemble–Full Of Joy 3:24

15 The Chieftains– Here's A Health To The Company 3:03

16 The Chieftains with Erich Kunzel & The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra*– Chasing The Fox 4:11

17 The Chieftains with Elvis Costello–Long Journey Home (Anthem) 3:21

18 The Chieftains with The Rolling Stones– The Rocky Road To Dublin 4:18

19 The Chieftains with Ziggy Marley–Redemption Song 4:23

The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration

Hüsnü Arkan, lyricist, composer and author – Solo

 

Hüsnü Arkan, a lyricist, composer and author, released his first solo album, “Bir Yalnızlık Ezgisi” in July 1991, joined Ezginin Günlüğü as a vocalist, songwriter and composer with the album “İstavrit” in 1993 after Emin İgüs. Arkan, who is one of the architects of the Ezginin Günlüğü albums released since 1993 together with Nadir Göktürk, also published seven novels, “Ölü Kelebeklerin Dansı”, “Menekşeler Atlar ve Oburlar”, “Uzun Bir Yolculuknın Bitdiği Yer”, “Uyku”, “Mino'nun Siyah Gülü”, “Hırsız ve Bourjuva”, “Gülhisarlı Terziler”, as well as two poetry books, Hiçe Doğru and “Naş”.

Hüsnü Arkan also won the 44th Orhan Kemal Best Novel Award with his book The Thief and the Bourgeois, published in 2015. The artist, who left the group Ezginin Günlüğü in 2010, released his second album, "Solo", on January 13, 2011.

Hüsnü Arkan, who released his first single, May 5, in October 2011, made a name for himself with his third album, “Yalnız Değiliz”, on March 4, 2013. Reaching a wide audience with his fourth solo album, Kırık Hava, released in October 2015, Hüsnü Arkan continues his concerts and literary works without a break.

1 Ayar 3:20

2 Hürriyet 3:35

3 Hoş Geldin 4:22

4 Adile Hanım 3:46

5 Senin Gibi 5:11

6 Sol Yanım 3:13

7 Önce Sen Sonra Ben 4:09

8 İhtiyarlık 3:45

9 Anıların Yüzünden 3:16

10 Saki 3:19

Hüsnü Arkan – Solo

https://www.husnuarkan.com/